# Frankly Flipped Photos David Lidbetter Captures Neglected Perspectives in His Upside Down Photos By Kyle Towers | Published 2013-02-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upsidedown-photos References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/david-lidbetter) & [davidlidbetter](http://www.davidlidbetter.com/Personal) In his [upside-down photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof), David Lidbetter captures objects from a normally neglected point of view. The images feature the bottom of a used target, [used paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) and a set of stamps. In doing so, he manages to find the [artistic value](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam) in things that normally aren't thought to be so. It may take a while for some people to realize what exactly it is that they are looking at; the up-turned roots kind of look like a microscopic particle or even a distant planet. Some of us see these things every day, but normally wouldn't give them a second thought. His skilled photography puts these sides in the spotlight. This series of upside-down photos is part of an ongoing project for David as he discovers beauty in simplicity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Upside-down Photography:** Disruptive opportunity for artists to showcase neglected perspectives and put alternative angles in the spotlight. - **Finding Beauty in Simplicity:** Opportunity for creativity to capture beauty in things that are often ignored or overlooked. - **Alternative Perspectives:** Trend towards showcasing perspectives that are not commonly seen, creating an opportunity to see the world anew. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Photographers have the opportunity to capture images from a new perspective through alternative angles and viewpoints. - **Art and Design:** Artists can find inspiration in mundane objects and create beauty where it is not normally expected. - **Fashion:** The concept of alternative perspectives could inspire designers to create unique and thought-provoking designs that challenge traditional perceptions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Photography Project Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [Distorted Furniture Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light.md) - [Inversion Living Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md)